Meaning & Definition of word "Up"

noun:

• 1. An upward movement or direction.
  • Example: The economy is showing a clear up.
• 2. A state of improvement.
  • Example: After a difficult year, he finally saw an up in his career.

adjective:

• 1. Located or situated higher or above.
  • Example: The up escalator was crowded with people.
• 2. Feeling or showing a positive or optimistic attitude.
  • Example: She has a very up personality.

adverb:

• 1. In or to a higher place or position.
  • Example: He climbed up the ladder to reach the roof.
• 2. Toward a higher or more elevated position.
  • Example: The balloon floated up into the sky.
• 3. In a direction away from the speaker.
  • Example: Please turn up the volume on the radio.
• 4. In or to a state of completion or readiness.
  • Example: They've finally cleaned up the mess.

preposition:

• 1. Used as a function word to indicate direction toward the higher part of something.
  • Example: He walked up the hill.
• 2. Indicating an increase in quantity or level.
  • Example: The price has gone up.